Footwear to go with our jackets

[Will Zach]

^^
Very nice. I will check them out.

 

[jonesy86]

Luchesse Classic Calfskin.

 

[tropicalbob]

Luchesse Classic Calfskin.

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Personally, I prefer the flip-flops.

 

[jonesy86]

Personally, I prefer the flip-flops.

I wear slippah too.

 

[tropicalbob]

I wear slippah too.
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Very cool look. How's the weather there for leather jackets? Here in Miami we've had quite a bit of cooler weather this year starting around December. This weekend it's been 60s and low 70s: wearable weather for a lighter leather.

 

[jonesy86]

Very cool look. How's the weather there for leather jackets? Here in Miami we've had quite a bit of cooler weather this year starting around December. This weekend it's been 60s and low 70s: wearable weather for a lighter leather.

High 60s at night, low 70s during the day, scattered showers and windy here. Not really leather jacket country, but I don't care. I brought 1 horse hide, 1 capeskin, 1 goatskin, and a lighter cow hide GW with me, the rest are in storage.

 

[Imuricecreamman]

The more I see white's Semi-dress, the more I think I need a pair.

They would be perfect for your style. Just right!

 

[belfastboy]

I wear slippah too.
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Slippahs is what Bamaboots calls my Roper boots!

 

[Bamaboots]

Slippahs is what Bamaboots calls my Roper boots!

Glad I didn’t miss this post, bb. Still laughing, with all due respect, of course. Wear your Ropahs proudly.

 

[Bamaboots]

Slippahs is what Bamaboots calls my Roper boots!

Actually all credit goes to @Hurricane Jack who referred to them as “tall slippers”, I believe, and I was just happy to pile on.

bb, I am curious; do you have any experience with Boulet?

 

[belfastboy]

Actually all credit goes to @Hurricane Jack who referred to them as “tall slippers”, I believe, and I was just happy to pile on.

bb, I am curious; do you have any experience with Boulet?

No, I have only just looked at them at my local shoe repair guy's shop. The ones he sells are geared more to the working man boots. They look sturdy and well made but the models I saw were a bit clunky.

 

[belfastboy]

Glad I didn’t miss this post, bb. Still laughing, with all due respect, of course. Wear your Ropahs proudly.

I do love my ropers BUT in my defense I am getting used to walking in a true western heel. I am not the most graceful at the best of times and at first wearing western boots was like walking on stilts in mud....but I am getting so much better at it.

 

[jonbuilder]

I wear slippah too.
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Is that a Stetson? I have an identical looking hat, a Stetson I purchased here years ago when Johnny was auctioning a lot of NOS 1940s hats

 

[jonesy86]

Is that a Stetson? I have an identical looking hat, a Stetson I purchased here years ago when Johnny was auctioning a lot of NOS 1940s hats

Yep, it is a new Stetson Open Road Royal Deluxe, which has a dress weight and is far superior imo to the 6x I bought and passed on a few years ago. I picked it up from one2miniranch who described it saying:

Stetson's Royal Deluxe Open Road is softer and more luxurious than the 6X fur felt version. Ideal for dress and casual use it is made in the USA and has a 4 1/4" (front crease) cattleman crown and a 2 3/4" bound edge. Features include a thin grosgrain ribbon band with Stetson pin, roan leather sweatband and full satin lining.
Ships in a Stetson factory hat box.

https://www.one2miniranch.com/stetson-royal-deluxe-fur-open-road-western-hat/



Of course, a pre-60s OR it ain't. I would love to buy a size 7 1/2 Vintage Open Road from the good old days, if anyone has one they want to move on.

 

[andyone]

For more than 10 years, I used to wear Red Wings. Not long ago, I saw on Instagram boots from Dr. Footers and was wondering if they are a step up to my Red Wings. Coincidentally he exhibited at a local fair and I had the possibility to try on his boots. Finally, I went home with new boots from him - the model is called "Mariner". A handmade boot in horsehide leather - I like it a lot!
Of course they are more expensive than Red Wings - but in my opinion worth it...

 

[red devil]

For more than 10 years, I used to wear Red Wings. Not long ago, I saw on Instagram boots from Dr. Footers and was wondering if they are a step up to my Red Wings. Coincidentally he exhibited at a local fair and I had the possibility to try on his boots. Finally, I went home with new boots from him - the model is called "Mariner". A handmade boot in horsehide leather - I like it a lot!
Of course they are more expensive than Red Wings - but in my opinion worth it...

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Thanks for sharing, have been curious about them! Any idea which horsehide it is? Could you post some more pics?

 

[dannyk]

For more than 10 years, I used to wear Red Wings. Not long ago, I saw on Instagram boots from Dr. Footers and was wondering if they are a step up to my Red Wings. Coincidentally he exhibited at a local fair and I had the possibility to try on his boots. Finally, I went home with new boots from him - the model is called "Mariner". A handmade boot in horsehide leather - I like it a lot!
Of course they are more expensive than Red Wings - but in my opinion worth it...

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Look great but clicking that link at least on my phone...it was the weirdest site and couldn’t really follow it ha. I’ll try on my desktop maybe.

 

[AeroFan_07]

The more I see white's Semi-dress, the more I think I need a pair.

Indeed, they are well worth it. Check ebay occassionaly and try out a used pair first for sizing. Very easy to buy & sell online as well.

 

[handymike]

I think they sell them at Workboot Warehouse. I might go in to try some on for sizing.

 

[andyone]

Thanks for sharing, have been curious about them! Any idea which horsehide it is? Could you post some more pics?

No, I don't know the horsehide. As I chatted with him, he asked me to not posting more detailed pictures because he's a little scared about potential copycats. I will respect his opinion and try to convince him to chime in here.